My Girlfriend Is an Alien (Chinese: 外星女生柴小七; pinyin: Wài xīng nǚshēng Chái Xiǎo Qī) is a Chinese romantic comedy television series that intricately weaves elements of science fiction with heartfelt romance and humor. The show stars Wan Peng as Chai Xiaoqi, an alien from “Cape Town Planet,” and Thassapak Hsu as Fang Leng, a domineering CEO with a peculiar medical condition. The series originally aired on Tencent Video and WeTV from August 19 to September 24, 2019, and due to its popularity, a second season was released starting September 16, 2022.
Plot Summary
The narrative unfolds with Chai Xiaoqi, an alien from “Cape Town Planet,” who becomes stranded on Earth after losing her communication device, the Annunciator. In her quest to retrieve it and return home, she encounters Fang Leng, a wealthy and aloof CEO who suffers from “heterosexual amnesia on rainy days,” causing him to forget the women he knows whenever it rains.
Chai Xiaoqi’s alien physiology makes her susceptible to male pheromones, leading her into uncontrollable bouts of infatuation, humorously referred to as entering a “boy-crazy state.” This condition results in numerous comedic situations as she navigates human society. To survive on Earth, she utilizes her various superpowers to address unexpected challenges, often leading to humorous and heartwarming scenarios.
As the story progresses, Chai Xiaoqi and Fang Leng’s interactions evolve from accidental encounters to a deepening romantic relationship. Their journey is fraught with misunderstandings, comedic mishaps, and moments of genuine connection, all set against the backdrop of their contrasting worlds—one from a distant planet and the other rooted in earthly corporate life.
Character Development
- Chai Xiaoqi (portrayed by Wan Peng): As an alien, Chai Xiaoqi brings a fresh perspective to human customs and emotions. Her initial naiveté about Earthly ways leads to numerous comedic situations, but her innate kindness and resilience endear her to those around her. Throughout the series, she evolves from a bewildered outsider to someone who deeply understands and cherishes human connections.
- Fang Leng (portrayed by Thassapak Hsu): A successful CEO, Fang Leng is characterized by his cold demeanor and commitment to his work. His condition of forgetting women during rainy days adds complexity to his relationships. Meeting Chai Xiaoqi challenges his perceptions and leads him on a journey of emotional growth, as he learns to open up and confront his vulnerabilities.
- Fang Lie (portrayed by Wang You Jun): Fang Leng’s half-brother, Fang Lie, is an aspiring artist with a free spirit. His character adds a layer of familial tension and provides a contrast to Fang Leng’s rigid personality. Fang Lie’s own romantic feelings and aspirations contribute to the series’ exploration of love and ambition.
- Jiang Xue (portrayed by Yang Yue): As the heir of the Jiang group and Fang Leng’s childhood friend, Jiang Xue harbors deep feelings for him. Her unrequited love and the lengths she goes to in order to win his affection introduce elements of drama and conflict into the narrative.
- Sister Chai (portrayed by Alina Zhang): The owner of a local restaurant, Sister Chai becomes a maternal figure and confidante to Chai Xiaoqi. Her grounded and pragmatic approach to life offers guidance and support to the alien protagonist.
- Main Cast & Characters
Season 1
- Wan Peng as Chai Xiaoqi: An alien stranded on Earth with superpowers and a tendency to fall head-over-heels when exposed to human hormones.
- Thassapak Hsu as Fang Leng: A powerful CEO with memory loss triggered by rain; he becomes Xiaoqi’s love interest and eventually her husband.
- Wang You Jun as Fang Lie: Fang Leng’s half-brother and Xiaoqi’s devoted best friend, harboring unrequited love for her.
Supporting Characters
- Yang Yue as Jiang Xue: Heiress and Fang Leng’s obsessive childhood friend.
- Alina Zhang as Sister Chai: Restaurant owner and Xiaoqi’s landlady.
- Wang Hao Zhen as Assistant Han: Fang Leng’s loyal secretary.
- Christopher Lee as Fang Shi Da: The father of Fang Leng and Fang Lie.
- Hu Cai Hong as Aunt Zhou: Fang Lie’s mother and Fang Leng’s stepmother.
- Ashin Shu as Doctor Zhang: Therapist and confidant to Fang Leng.
- Gong Zheng Nan as Alan (Ai Lun): Jiang Xue’s ally and scientist.
- Kris Bole as Mr. Filner: Fang Lie’s art sponsor.
Season 2
- Wan Peng returns as Chai Xiaoqi, alongside a younger version played by Li Xi Yuan.
- Thassapak Hsu reprises Fang Leng, with his younger self portrayed by Ma Chen Yan.
- Additional characters include:
- Chen Yi Xin as Xiao Bu
- Zhang Meng as Sister Chai
- Eddie Cheung as Fang Shida
- Wan Yan Luo Rong / Yang Han Bo as Jiang Shiyi (adult/young)
- Zhao Guan Yu as Assistant Han
- Shu Ya Xin as Doctor Zhang
- Hu Cai Hong as Zhou Siqin
- Jia Ze, Lin Jian Huan, Fu Shou Er, Liu Yi, Huang Xiao Ge, and Sun Zi Jun in supporting roles.
- Behind the Scenes
- The drama was produced by Li Eryun, who envisioned it as a lighthearted “sweet pet romance” infused with soft sci-fi elements. The goal was to deliver a refreshing blend of comedy, love, and positive energy. Filming began in Shenzhen on October 20, 2018, and concluded on January 4, 2019.
Opening Scene
- The show kicks off with a dramatic encounter: Fang Leng is injured in a car accident when Chai Xiaoqi lands on Earth. As she rescues him, her alien artifact—an Annunciator—accidentally embeds itself into his heart. This fateful moment links their destinies, leading Xiaoqi to take refuge in Sister Chai’s restaurant and later begin working at Fang Leng’s company, unknowingly setting off a cosmic love story full of mischief, memory loss, and interstellar charm.
